Charles Leiper Grigg

Charles Leiper Grigg

American inventor of 7-Up (1868–1940)

📍 St. Louis, Missouri USA

Public Career & Background Dossier

Charles Leiper Grigg was an American businessman who invented 7 Up, once known as 7Up Lithiated Lemon Soda, in October 1929. Grigg became acquainted with the carbonated beverage business after moving to St. Louis, Missouri. Prior to inventing 7 Up, Grigg had created an orange soft drink named "Whistle" for the Vess Soda Company. It is still made and sold in St. Louis.

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